Zatoichi, the Fugitive (1963)

Synopsis of Zatoichi, the Fugitive

The legendary blind warrior discovers love and money have created divided alliances in this classic samurai film. After defeating a angry stranger he meets along the road, blind nomad Zatoichi (Shintaro Katsu) learns that a bounty is being offered for his head; despite the danger to himself, Zatoichi visits the mother of his victim and offers to help support her. As Zatoichi tries to find out why a price is being offered for his life, he discovers a community has been torn apart by violent feuding from rival bands of criminals -- and that one of the bloodthirsty killers who has been drawn to this ugly contest is now the husband of Gajuro, a woman he once loved. Will Zatoichi fight to free his love, or will he search out the man who wants him dead? ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

86 mins

Director(s):

Tokuzo Tanaka

Categories:

Action / Adventure

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